SeQent has announced its acquisition of Open Automation Software (OAS), a move that significantly bolsters its capabilities in industrial data connectivity from edge to action. This strategic acquisition is poised to transform how data is managed across the manufacturing sector, providing a seamless flow from data generation to actionable insights.
What Happened
SeQent, known for its excellence in industrial alarm notification and plant-floor communication, has acquired Open Automation Software, an innovative player in industrial data connectivity. The acquisition enhances SeQent's offerings, extending its capabilities beyond alarm notification to include edge-to-cloud connectivity, data movement, historization, and visualization. OAS's platform facilitates data movement between controllers, databases, and cloud services without vendor lock-in, thanks to its Universal Data Connector. This technology ensures seamless data transfer across various platforms, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens controllers, Modbus devices, and OPC servers.
SeQent's existing platform effectively manages alarms and events from SCADA, MES, and PLC systems, applying routing and escalation rules to deliver notifications across various devices such as two-way radios, smartphones, and public address systems. By integrating OAS, SeQent now offers a comprehensive solution that covers the entire data journey from signal generation to actionable insights, effectively bridging the gap that traditionally required multiple vendors.
What This Means for Your Business
The acquisition of OAS by SeQent means significant improvements in operational efficiency and data management for businesses in the AECM sector. This integration allows for a single, auditable path for data, reducing the complexity and cost associated with third-party integrations. For companies reliant on various equipment generations and vendors, this provides a unified data pathway without the need for standardization across different systems.
For businesses involved in federal contracts and compliance, the acquisition supports adherence to stringent data management and security protocols. With the ability to log data in an open format to customer-owned databases, companies can maintain control over their data and ensure compliance with federal standards such as NIST and CMMC.
This development also offers an edge in competitive positioning by streamlining operations and enabling quicker reaction times to data-driven insights. The reduction in components within the critical path enhances system reliability and potentially lowers maintenance costs, improving return on investment.
What US Operators Should Watch
Operators should closely monitor how this acquisition impacts procurement strategies and compliance requirements. As SeQent rolls out its integrated solutions, businesses should evaluate how these technologies can be leveraged to meet upcoming federal deadlines and regulation timelines. Staying informed about the integration progress and new product offerings from SeQent could provide early adopters with a competitive advantage.
Additionally, with the increasing emphasis on data connectivity and historization, companies should ensure their infrastructure is prepared to integrate these advanced data solutions, potentially opening up new federal funding opportunities for technology upgrades and compliance adherence.
Is your firm ready for what’s next?
VisioneerIT helps AECM and government contractors modernize operations, achieve compliance, and implement AI.
Explore VisioneerIT Solutions →
